Registered Nurse, Outpatient Cardiology, Full-time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice. The role assesses assigned patients and evaluates and documents nursing care; reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs; and modifies treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders. The nurse reviews and reports diagnostic tests, consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and helps assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role also prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments, taking patient age and culture into account and providing information about treatment plans. It includes offering psychological support, performing appropriate tests, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate medication and treatment records in accordance with applicable requirements and orders. The nurse communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and care team members, uses best practices for care transitions, and draws on available resources for discharge planning. The role requires planning and adjusting assignments, adapting to changing demands, safely operating medical equipment, and serving as a preceptor who helps new staff acclimate and provides constructive feedback. The nurse follows University and unit policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Meet applicable certification requirements specified by the department.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document nursing care.
Report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans in response to patient condition, response, and physician orders.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Consider patient age and culture during treatment and provide information about treatment plans.
Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate care environment.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
Maintain accurate medication and treatment records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members while complying with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care and available resources for discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and deliver patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Safely operate medical equipment.
Serve as a preceptor, assist new staff in providing care and acclimating to the healthcare environment, and provide concise, constructive feedback.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Oversee nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.